1. To make amends for; pay compensation for; SYN. recompense, indemnify.
2. To make proper payment to; SYN. recompense, remunerate.
3. To make up for, make good; SYN. counterbalance, even out, even off, even up.

To act against with equal force, power, or effect; to thwart or overcome by such action; to furnish an equivalent to or for; to counterbalance; to compensate.

To secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for;